Help and support for homeschoolers

Bath Area LEAH (Loving at Education at Home) would like to extend an invitation to all new and seasoned homeschoolers to join then in the coming year for support and fellowship as we begin a new school year. LEAH is a Statewide nondenominational Christian organization that offers support, advice and opportunities to share with fellow homeschoolers at a local level. Beginning in September, Bath LEAH will meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Assembly of God in Bath for a potluck with activities following.

For questions about homeschooling or you would like to join us at our meetings, please call Kevin and Lori Coe at 566-2526 or Joe and Linda Hargraves at 776- 6499.

CLAM BAKE CHICKEN BBQ

The Bath American Legion Post #173 will hold a clam bake chicken BBQ from 1-6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the legion. Ticket includes; salt potatoes, baked beans, salad, chicken 1/4, 2 doz. clams, draft beer and music. The cost is $15 per ticket and an extra $5 for an extra dozen of clams. Pre-sale tickets only, available at the Bath American Legion Post #173 until Sept. 1. The event is for MEMBERS and GUESTS.

Special Education Advocacy Training

The Advocacy Center announces Lay Advocacy Training for parents of children with developmental disabilities. The training will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 27- Nov. 15 in Bath. There is no fee for the training. Parents who complete this training may be asked to assist other families with advocacy issues in the year following the training.

The training prepares parents to better advocate for their own children and to assist other parents in their area with educational advocacy.

Fore more information, call Jean Tydings at (716) 546-1700 or toll free at 1- 800-650-4967 ext. 264.

Bath VA Walking Tours

To demonstrate the pride of the Bath VA, the Bath VA Dietetic Staff will conduct walking tours of the grounds every Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. until Sept. 29, 2007.

Veterans, employees, and their families as well as the general public are welcome to join the tours and there is not cost to participate.

For questions or for more information call Dietary Staff at 664-4717.

Bath area needs volunteers

Do you have a little time to give back to your community?

If you are 55 years of age or older and you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities, please call Sharon at the Bath RSVP office at (607) 664-2298. Please do not call the agencies or organizations directly.

Arbor Day Foundations

Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation's free booklet, "How To Prune Youth Shade Trees." From pruning in the early years of a tree's life, to learning how to strengthen trees by removing branches, this illustrated, easy-tofollow guide offers timely and practical tips.

For a free copy, send your name and address to: How To Prune, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or go online at www.arborday.org.

Voters of Steuben County

Notice for the Voters of Steuben County. Anyone interested in being a possible replacement to work as an Election Inspector for the upcoming elections on the following dates, Sept. 18, Nov. 6 2007 and Feb. 5 2008.

Voters must be a registered voter of the Democrat or Republican Party to be eligible to work. If interested call the Board of Elections Office at 664-2260.

Pageants

The Little Miss Finger Lakes Pageant and Miss Teen Finger Lakes Pageant will be held at noon Sept. 16 at the Local 1000 Union Hall, Corning.

There will be four age category pageants for girls between the ages of 4 and 17. There also will be a Little Mister Finger Lakes Pageant for boys between ages 4 and 7.

For applications and further information, call 936-4500, 936-2894 or 739-5029. Email: missamericaflny@hotmail. com.

16th Annual Open Car Show

The Wine Country Cruisers will hold their 16th Annual Open Car Show Sept. 9 at Philips Lighting Comany. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and judging will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. 63 trophies and 200 dash plaques, goodie bags, D.J., food and soft drinks will be available. Tuesday Cruise Nights will be held at 6 p.m. at Pulteney Square Park, Bath. Preentry cost is $4 and $5 the day of the event. Portion of proceeds donated to Ronald McDonald House.

Savona Cinderella Softball

The Savona Cinderella Softball annual meeting, election of officers and picnic will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Savona Village Park.

H-port Legion

The Hammondsport American Legion will hold their next meeting at 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at the legion, Route 54, Hammondsport.

Steve Jacobs benefit

A benefit for Steve Jacobs will be held Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to midnight at the Cohocton Legion. Family hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., adults only from 7-12 p.m. Donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Donation includes dinner, three bands and DJ. Music donated by Too Far Gone, Against Wind, DJ Howie Jamison. Dinner menue by Bob Fleishman will include Pulled pork, salt potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw and roll from 4:30-6:30 p.m. A volleyball tournament will be held at 11 a.m., must register and be present by 1. Five man team has a $5 registration fee.

For more information call 566-2111 or 585-384- 5445.

14th Annual Genundowa Festival

The 14th Annual Genundowa Festival will be held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 and 2 in the Hammondsport Village Square. Festivities in the Village Square will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Celebration Fire and Social Dance at the Lakefront: music at 8 p.m., fire lighting at 9 p.m., social dance from 9- 10 p.m.

As in the past, activities in the park will showcase Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Native American culture.

Dramatic desserts

Eat your dinner early on Sept. 8 because Keuka Lake Players is presenting a dessert theater at 6 p.m. at Hickory Hill Camping Resort, 7531 Mitchellsville Road, Bath. "An Evening of One Acts," featuring "Mokey's Paw" and "Ledge, Ledger, and the Legend" will also include scrumptious desserts served during intermission. A silent auction of unique items will also take place. Tickets are only $10 and are available at Hickory Hill, but it is recommended that you reserve your tickets by calling 776-4345. Seating is limited.

Hport Ecumentical Progressive Dinner

The churches of Hammondsport invites the public to attend their Progressive Dinner on Sept. 7. All proceeds from dinner will benefit the local disaster relief fund of the Greater Steuben Chapter American Red Cross.

Dinner will include four courses and each course will be prepared by and served at one of the Hammondsport Churches. The dinner schedule and locations are:

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youths 4-11 years old. Tickets may be purchased in advace at the participating churches or your local Red Cross Office or tickets may be purchased at the door that evening.

For more information contact St. Gabriel's Church, Hammondsport, 569-3501.

Route 54 railroad crossing

The New York State Department of Transportation, Steuben County Industrial Development Agency and the Steuben County Department of Public Works have obtained permission to remove the stopping requirement at the State Route 54 railroad crossing just north of Bath and at the State Route 54A railraod crossing in the Village of Hammondsport.

The railroad is no longer in service at these crossings.

"Exempt signs" have been erected which remove the stopping requirement.

Seeking cooks

Te Health Ministry of the Southern Tier Corning is seeking cooks for its Chili and Salsa Cookoff Sept. 29 in the Corning Centerway Parking Facility. The event will benefit the Health Minstry, which provides dental and medical services for the uninsured. It is being sponsored by Corning's Gaffer District, CASI, and various local businesses. participants can compete for freestyle chili, CASI(Chili Association Society International), salsa and best booth. Pre-registraion is required. There is a $15 entry fee.

For more information or an entry form, go to www.NYSchili.com or contact Dave at 962-8593 or DoctorD@chilimix.com.